KCRA Today: College protest clashes, new law takes on hidden restaurant fees, gas tax increase

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KCRA 3 is rounding up all the information you need to know to get a head start on your day.Here, you'll find what you missed overnight, what's happening throughout the day, the forecast and how your commute is shaping up.You can also watch our morning newscasts live from 4-10 a.m. here.WHAT'S HAPPENING LOCALLY'Horrific acts of violence': Clashes break out at encampment site on UCLA campus | Clashes between dueling groups of demonstrators broke out on the campus of UCLA in the overnight hours. Aerial footage from local outlets in Los Angeles shows clashes outside a tent encampment, where pro-Palestinian protesters erected barricades and plywood for protection — and counter-protesters tried to pull them down. Find more here.A new California law will soon ban hidden surcharges and service fees | Hidden surcharges and service fees will soon be banned in California, including at restaurants. The new state law goes into effect July 1 for all businesses. "The law is about making sure consumers know what they are going to pay," said the California Department of Justice to The San Francisco Chronicle. "And requires that the posted price include the full amount that a consumer must pay for that good or service." Find more here.Sources: Assembly's top law enforcement officer remains on paid leave, investigation underway | The California Assembly's top law enforcement officer remains on paid leave and an investigation into her conduct has been launched, multiple sources have told KCRA 3. Chief Sergeant-at-Arms Alisa Buckley has been absent from the Assembly Chamber ever since she was abruptly sent home following a floor session in early April. Find more here.Defense questions accuracy of K Street shooting witness' testimony, police interviews | Defense attorneys grilled K Street shooting witness Oshe White about the accuracy of his testimony as well as what he said to police right after the shooting, during the continuation of the case's preliminary hearing Tuesday. Find more here.California department increases state's gas tax by 2 cents as prices increase | California's gas tax will increase by 2 cents starting July 1, according to a recent notice by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. This comes as prices have already been on the rise. Find more here.'Hub of everything': Lathrop credits population boom to not slowing down during pandemic | For the first time since the pandemic, more people are staying in California than leaving the state. The California Department of Finance released a report through Gov. Gavin Newsom's office. The report stated the top five cities where housing production drove population growth include Paradise (16.1 percent) in Butte County, Lathrop (5.4 percent) in San Joaquin County, Emeryville (5.0 percent) in Alameda County, Orland (4.9 percent) in Glenn County, and Shafter (4.3 percent) in Kern County. Find more here.WHAT'S HAPPENING ELSEWHEREFlorida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care | Florida's ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant, went into effect Wednesday, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care. Find more here.Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal and says 'the time is now' | Secretary of State Antony Blinken was meeting with Israeli leaders on Wednesday in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, saying "the time is now" for an agreement that would free hostages and bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war in Gaza. Find more here.May 1 is usually college decision day, but FAFSA problems are causing delays | May 1, known as college decision day across the country, is usually a celebratory time for high school seniors. But this year, many students are stuck in limbo as they wait for delayed financial aid award letters - and have yet to decide where to enroll this fall. Find more here.More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students | Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration's newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president's authority and undermine the Title IX anti-discrimination law. Find more here.Supreme Court declines to block enforcement of age-verification requirements for porn sites | The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to enforce age-verification requirements for porn sites, rejecting a request from the adult entertainment industry to block the law on First Amendment grounds. Find more here.TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOKBreezy conditions and plenty of pollen in the air will make Wednesday a tough day for people in Northern California who struggle with allergies. North winds could also reach gusts in the 20-30 mph range, especially in Yolo and Solano counties. Those winds and the pollen will make many want to keep allergy medicine handy. Most of the pollen is from the grass, but a good amount is also coming from the trees. Find more here.HAPPENING TODAY8 a.m. | Hundreds of high school students across Northern California will take part in a building competition held at Cosumnes River College. Forty-three schools will compete through Thursday in building sheds and other structures from scratch.1:30 p.m. | The city of Stockton will welcome its newest members of the police department. There will be a ceremony to introduce the new hires, which includes 10 new officer trainees and a new dispatcher. REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.The Associated Press and CNN contributed to this story.